Perplexity launched custom remote MCP support for Pro+ subscribers in March 2026 — connect any external tool via OAuth, API key, or open auth. Five MCP connectors ranked for the use case.
Top Pick
Scavio MCP attaches typed Google + Reddit + YouTube + Amazon + Walmart search to Perplexity Pro+ in one connector. Best multi-platform fit at $30/mo.
Full Ranking
#1Our Pick
Scavio MCP
Pro+ users who want multi-platform structured search inside Perplexity
Pros
- Multi-platform under one MCP
- Typed JSON output Perplexity can cite
- Works in Comet workflows + Computer
- Cross-runtime: same MCP works in Claude Code, Cursor
Cons
- Search-only (no chat / browsing)
#2
Linear / GitHub / Notion (productivity)
Productivity-shaped Perplexity workflows
Pros
- Bring your own data into Perplexity
Cons
- Single-platform; not search
#3
Tavily MCP
Existing Tavily customers
Pros
- Mature LangChain heritage
Cons
- Vendor risk post-Nebius acquisition
#4
Brave Search MCP / community wrappers
Privacy-conscious users
Pros
- Independent index
Cons
- Web only; less mature MCP wrapper ecosystem
#5
Custom internal MCP (DIY)
Teams with proprietary internal data
Pros
- Internal-data Perplexity research
Cons
- You build it
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Scavio | Runner-up | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-platform under one MCP | Yes | No (Tavily web only) | No (Brave web only) |
| Cross-runtime portability | Claude Code, Cursor, qwen-code, VS Code | Mixed | Mixed |
| Vendor independence | Yes | No (Tavily acquired) | Yes |
| Best for | Multi-platform Perplexity research | Productivity (Notion/Linear/GitHub) | Existing Tavily customers |
Why Scavio Wins
- Perplexity's native search is web-only. Scavio MCP adds Reddit, YouTube transcripts, Amazon/Walmart product data — bonus surface that Perplexity's built-in retrieval doesn't cover.
- Cross-runtime: the same Scavio MCP works in Claude Code, Cursor, qwen-code, VS Code, Windsurf. One key, one config style across runtimes.
- Vendor independence: Scavio is a pure-play search vendor, not part of an inference cloud or in active litigation.
- Honest case for productivity MCPs: Linear / GitHub / Notion are different role — bring-your-own-data, not search. They complement Scavio rather than compete with it.
- Per-month cost: $30 Scavio Project on top of Perplexity Pro $20-40/mo gets a multi-platform research stack at $50-70/mo total. Cheap for what it covers.